The Jacksonville Jaguars are full of optimism as they start a new NFL season. After all, they're currently tied for first place with every other team in the league and, at the very least, they know that there's only one way for this struggling franchise to go — up. The Jaguars team that comes into Lincoln Financial Field today to play the Eagles is generally considered one of the worst teams in the NFL, mainly because it was one of the worst teams in the NFL last year and doesn't appear to be markedly improved. On the other hand, it would be hard for the Jags to be worse than they were last year, their first season under coach Gus Bradley, who might have gotten the...

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